Starguard Lifeguard Exam Study Guide
UPDATED Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What does the STARR acronym stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - S-Scan
T-Target
A-Assess
A-Alert
R-Rescue
(also additional R for Report)
What does risk management include? (StarGuard) - CORRECT ANSWER - -Prevention
Strategy: reducing risk of patrons drowning or becoming ill or injured
-Surveillance: monitoring behavior closely
-Response and Rescue: have a plan and manage emergency in the most professional, safe,
efficient way possible
-Emergency Care: be prepared to provide care until EMS arrives
-Workplace Expectations: following them plays important role in your ability to carry out tasks
and performance in workplace
Paraplegia - CORRECT ANSWER - being paralyzed from the waist down
Quadriplegia - CORRECT ANSWER - being paralyzed from neck down
Most common behaviors that cause injury - CORRECT ANSWER - -running which causes
slips and falls
-rough play
-collision with another person
-diving into shallow water
, -striking the wall, diving board, or other equipment
Facility Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER - -loose bolts
-rust on support beams
-broken or non functioning equipment
-loose railings
-loose stairs
-broken grates
-cracked or broken lane line
-broken fixtures
-sharp edges
-leaks
-cracks
-exposed wires or overload plugs
Fall-Causing Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER - -debris
-standing water
-obstructions
-inadequate lighting
-loose carpet
Recreational Water Illness - CORRECT ANSWER - caused by germs and chemicals found
in the water we swim in. They are spread by swallowing, breathing in mists or aerosols of, or
having contact with contaminated water in swimming pools, hot tubs, water parks, water play
areas, interactive fountains, lakes, rivers, or oceans.
Removing gloves - CORRECT ANSWER - Grasp First Glove and Remove Second Inside
Out
UPDATED Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What does the STARR acronym stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - S-Scan
T-Target
A-Assess
A-Alert
R-Rescue
(also additional R for Report)
What does risk management include? (StarGuard) - CORRECT ANSWER - -Prevention
Strategy: reducing risk of patrons drowning or becoming ill or injured
-Surveillance: monitoring behavior closely
-Response and Rescue: have a plan and manage emergency in the most professional, safe,
efficient way possible
-Emergency Care: be prepared to provide care until EMS arrives
-Workplace Expectations: following them plays important role in your ability to carry out tasks
and performance in workplace
Paraplegia - CORRECT ANSWER - being paralyzed from the waist down
Quadriplegia - CORRECT ANSWER - being paralyzed from neck down
Most common behaviors that cause injury - CORRECT ANSWER - -running which causes
slips and falls
-rough play
-collision with another person
-diving into shallow water
, -striking the wall, diving board, or other equipment
Facility Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER - -loose bolts
-rust on support beams
-broken or non functioning equipment
-loose railings
-loose stairs
-broken grates
-cracked or broken lane line
-broken fixtures
-sharp edges
-leaks
-cracks
-exposed wires or overload plugs
Fall-Causing Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER - -debris
-standing water
-obstructions
-inadequate lighting
-loose carpet
Recreational Water Illness - CORRECT ANSWER - caused by germs and chemicals found
in the water we swim in. They are spread by swallowing, breathing in mists or aerosols of, or
having contact with contaminated water in swimming pools, hot tubs, water parks, water play
areas, interactive fountains, lakes, rivers, or oceans.
Removing gloves - CORRECT ANSWER - Grasp First Glove and Remove Second Inside
Out
